Join local trade groups, get involved in RE networking events and start introducing yourself to the market.

IF what the seller wants fits under that number it is a deal.

I've looked around on the site, but have been hesitant for the same reason as Youdo - don't want to get involved with a bid that I can't close and then lose my bidders' fee.  

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I was wondering if there was an area on bigger pockets for people either with those skills or people who are  looking for blueprints for a remodel or other items that may go along with renovation/newer construction work that could be involved in real estate investing?

You will have to get the property appraised at the time of distribution to determine it's value and the amount of distribution will be taxable event unless you are taking distribution from Roth and have met the requirements. 2) Non-recourse lending means that the borrower does not provide personal guarantee for the loan, the underlying asset is the only security for the loan.3) You can contribute into an IRA independently of your 401k contributions, assuming you are eligible based on your income.4) If you set up truly self-directed Solo 401k plan you can invest into virtually anything except collectibles and any transactions involving disqualified person.

I'd recommend the flipping route so you can secure more cash to use as you see fit as you grow your investing career!

As a first approximation I'd probably take records from the largest time frame available, do a linear fit to that and assume the same percentages can apply over the next 20 years.

I wouldn’t at all recommend that you go with someone that doesn’t have any experience, when someone hooks up a water meter incorrectly and or forgets to put stiffiners in they poly lines before putting on the copper fittings, you will be digging it up eventually to fix some leaks.

I was also involved in the development of a small (20K SF) self storage facility where I own a minority stake.